Batter up! East Meadow's baseball, softball season kicks off with parade

The East Meadow Baseball and Softball Association stepped into spring during its annual opening day parade on April 13. The parade kicked off at its traditional spot, Veterans Memorial Park on Prospect Avenue, and headed toward Merrick Avenue, where the association’s main ball fields are located.

Hundreds of players marched with their teams, donning their uniforms and banners, as crowds cheered them on along the way. A favorite stop along the route is when the players walk through the senior living complexes in East Meadow, much to the excitement of residents, who are always glad to wave at players.

The East Meadow Fire Department’s Bag Pipes and Drum Corps took part in the parade, and several East Meadow organizations and elected officials offered their support.